Shadow Turbo Timer
SW10003
A turbocharger uses exhaust gas energy to spin the turbine wheel, which drives the compressor wheel on the intake side. This forces more air into the cylinders, allowing the engine to burn fuel more efficiently and produce greater power. In operation, the turbo shaft can spin at several hundred thousand RPM while enduring exhaust temperatures of around 900°C to 1000°C. Even when under vacuum conditions, the turbine continues to rotate.
Turbocharger Principle and Oil Lubrication-Cooling Significance
The bearings at the core of a turbocharger depend on engine oil for lubrication and cooling. Most designs use either a bronze sleeve or ball bearings, with very narrow oil passages inside. In high-temperature, high-RPM conditions, if the oil runs too hot or isn’t in good condition, the oil left on the shaft after shutting off the engine can easily burn and turn into carbon. This buildup clogs the passages and reduces lubrication. Over time, it can wear out the bearings faster, cause the turbine wheel to wobble, create a sharp whistling sound, reduce boost pressure, and in some cases even lead to blue smoke from oil leaking into the exhaust.
Shadow Turbo Timer – A Must-Have Upgrade for Turbocharged Cars
Preventing a turbocharger from suddenly losing vital oil protection at high temperatures is the key to extending its lifespan. A Turbo Timer keeps the engine running for a short period after shutdown, allowing the oil pump to continue supplying pressure. This ensures the turbo gradually cools down, avoiding carbon buildup and premature wear, while maintaining long-term reliability for both the engine and turbocharger.
The Shadow Turbo Timer is built to handle 12 volts and 20 amps of high current, with CPU-based control for exceptional accuracy and a margin of error as low as 0.001%. It ensures the engine shuts down at the right time, effectively cooling and lubricating the turbocharger to extend the overall lifespan of the vehicle.
Functions of the Shadow Turbo Timer
The Shadow Turbo Timer is not only designed for turbocharged vehicles but can also be installed on naturally aspirated cars. It allows users to set a delayed engine shutdown time ranging from 10 seconds up to 19 minutes and 50 seconds. Once the ignition is turned off, the countdown begins, and the vehicle will automatically shut down when the timer ends.
The housing is made of durable PC material, offering both impact resistance and high-temperature tolerance up to 120°C–130°C. Equipped with an LED indicator, it reduces power consumption while enhancing visibility without interfering with nighttime data reading.
Features
- - Adjustable timer from 10 seconds up to 19 minutes 50 seconds
- - Manual AE13mode for custom delay shutdown settings
- - PC housing with high impact resistance, heat-resistant up to 120°C–130°C
- - Equipped with LED light for better visibility; bright red illumination without affecting data readability at night
- - Prevents the engine from enduring excessive heat, reducing wear and extending vehicle lifespan
- - Compatible not only with turbocharged cars but also with naturally aspirated vehicles
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